What’s Happening Somerset

The Somerville Arts Fall Arts Festival is coming up Sunday, September 13th! Join us for The art market, demos, children’s art activities, and amazing performances! -and of course, be sure to add your face to the Faces of Somerset County mural! www.somervilleartsnj.org For questions, email: somervilleartsnj@gmail.com 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Division Street.

Celebrate fall on the farm with a scenic hayride, two corn maze options, pumpkin picking, and a visit with our friendly farm animals! Your adventure begins with a round-trip hayride through the farm to our pumpkin patch and corn mazes. Choose the full corn maze or take a shorter trip along our family-friendly Popcorn Trail. Pick your favorite pumpkins in the field, then ride back to enjoy admission to our Petting Zoo. Pumpkins are sold separately by weight and must be paid for with cash in the field. What’s Included In Your Ticket: – Round-trip hayride – Admission to our full-size corn maze – Access to our shorter, family-friendly Popcorn Trail – Access to the pumpkin patch – Admission to our Petting Zoo Ticket Purchase Required For All Ages 2+.

The Neshanic Garden Club promotes civic beauty to learn and apply the art of gardening in all aspects of horticulture, floral design, garden therapy etc. Our focus in 2026 has been planting pollinator gardens throughout Hillsborough in support of our environment. Neshanic Garden Club is one of the 99 Garden Clubs in NJ who report to The Garden Club of N.J. www.gardenclubofnewjersey.org. The Garden Club of New Jersey, Inc. provides education, resources and opportunities for adults and youth members to expand the love of gardening and floral design and encourages active participation in civic, environmental and historic preservation projects to protect the past for the future.

Join us Friday, September 11th for a guided Sunset Meditation at the RVCC Planetarium!

How do STEM workers, NASA professionals, athletes, and business executives cope with stress? Mindfulness. Meditation is a powerful tool for maintaining psychological health and resilience. Since the planetarium offers a dark and quiet space for relaxation, it is the perfect place for meditation. Enjoy a guided meditation experience in the comfortable, reclined seats in the RVCC Planetarium. Relax under a night sky filled with stars, then travel from Earth to beyond our galaxy. (Recommended for ages 10-adult)

Reservations are recommended but not required. Tickets are $11 per person for one show, $20 per person for two.

For information, please visit raritanval.edu/planetarium/public-shows or call (908) 231-880

Join us for a Painter’s Choice event at Hidden Spring Lavender and Alpaca Farm on Saturday, September 12th from 12:00 to 3:00 PM.  During this special afternoon, you’ll be guided step-by-step in painting a delightful 11″x14″ painting of your choice! Choose among 4 paintings: Sparkle Pumpkin, the Raven, Scarecrow and Late Summer Flowers. No painting experience is needed; our instructor will provide easy-to-follow directions, ensuring that beginners and seasoned painters alike can create a work of art to be proud of. As part of your ticket, you’ll also enjoy an exclusive photo opportunity with the alpacas, a perfect keepsake of the day and a memory to share with friends and family. Bring your own snacks or lunch to enjoy while you paint, but please note that alcohol is not permitted on the farm. Your tickets also includes a donation to the farm. Whether you come on your own, with a friend, or as part of a group, this event promises to be a fun-filled afternoon of laughter, creativity, and connection. Tables can be reserved in advance for groups who would like to sit together, making it the perfect outing for a work gathering, or girls’ day out. Please reach out no later than 2

“Nothing is more agreeable, and ornamental,” George Washington wrote at Middle Brook, New Jersey 250 years ago, “than good music.” John Burkhalter and the Practitioners of Musick, drawing from research in manuscript documents and rare books and playing period instruments, present a lecture and musical entertainment of “Good Music” the Washingtons knew. The Rockingham Association, friends of Rockingham State Historic Site, sponsor this program hosted at Kingston United Methodist Church. Free Registration Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nothing-more-agreeable-george-washingtons-good-music-tickets-1996236288476?aff=oddtdtcreator ? Revolution NJ is New Jersey’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on now through the 250th anniversary of George Washington’s Final Wartime Headquarters at Rockingham in 2033. George Washington, whilst a fine dancer and avid theatergoer, is not known to have ever played a musical instrument of any sort. When Francis Hopkinson, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey, composed of a book of songs dedicated to George Washington, he wrote in reply, “I can neither sing one of the songs nor raise a single note on any instrument.” A recently-identified ledger book entry however reveals that an adolescent Washington on September 10, 1748 paid 3 shillings, 9 pence to “a music master for my entrance,” suggesting the

Say Goodbye to Summer With Sounds From the Jersey Shore! Music, Food Trucks, Beers & Other Libations Come party with a purpose and support local charities! Four musical acts including Brian Kirk & the Jirks, food trucks, NJ breweries, adult and kids activities, local marketplace and much more! This event is outdoors- lawn chairs and blankets encouraged. Rain or Shine! Benefitting the PeopleCare Center For Nonprofits https://www.peoplecarecenter.org/ Recieve a complimentary commemoraitve t shirt when you bring a non-perishable food item for the Flemington Area Foot Pantry or an item for the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter. Wishlist link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bgaYQDIt2A_l_YirBFiaHv7qzIQmlzcM/view Fiddlefest is a “waste free” event and we encourage all patrons to join in to help compost and recycle. Feel free to dress in your best beach, best look gets free bragging rights!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH Grab your cowboy hat and boots and come down to the Underground for a night full of country music w/ DJ Forrest Taylor! Giddy Up and reserve your free ticket on EVENTBRITE for a green tea shot with your first drink!

 Saturday, September 12  Iron Peak Sports & Events  12 PM – 7 PM  THE ULTIMATE JERSEY FOOD BATTLE IS HERE…  Call it Pork Roll or Call it Taylor Ham….Just call it delicious! Join us for a high-energy Food & Music Festival packed with bold flavors, creative eats, and a full day of fun!  WHAT TO EXPECT:  Food Vendors Bringing the Heat – Creative pork roll & Taylor ham dishes (way beyond the classic sandwich) – BBQ, seafood, international eats, desserts & more  Live Music All Day – High-energy bands + festival vibes  Beer Garden & Drinks – Cold beer, cocktails & more  Kids Adventure Zone – Inflatables, games & family fun  ISPW Pro Wrestling – Live, action-packed entertainment inside the festival  PICK A SIDE! Are you Team Pork Roll or Team Taylor Ham?  Try them both and cast your vote!  Admission: – $3.85 in advance – $5 at the door – Kids 5 & under FREE  Don’t miss one of the most fun, unique food festivals of the year! Bring your friends, your appetite, and your opinion…